Family ties shape SID Falcons coaching dynasty
Todd Franklin credits trust and a close inner circle for his success at SID Falcons with Greg joining as assistant and Southeastern athletic director duties. The Franklin family built a fierce, intense program rooted in relentless practice, accountability, and a plan to win while keeping personal feelings separate from the court. Pat Franklin's longtime influence and the brothers' shared drive helped navigate coaching changes and guiding both men's and women's programs toward strong seasons and national dreams.
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Greg
Southeastern
Florida
Mark Motsinger
Todd Franklin
Salukis rally past Central Michigan in 20-4 sweep
LIU opened with 30 hits and four earned runs allowed as SIU exploded for a season high 16 hits in game one and rode strong pitching in game two. Emrick led the charge with a 3-for-6 performance and four RBI in the opener and finished 4-for-5 with a two-run double in the nightcap. Central Michigan dropped to 2-7 as SIU moved to 4-1 at home.
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Callahan
Liu
Oklahoma
Emrick
Siu
Central Michigan
P.J. Finigan
Salukis
Finigan
Adam Snyder
Marshall Tucker
South Florida
Michigan State
Salukis sweep MVC opener with late-inning comeback over Bradley
SIU faced Bradley in a softban doubleheader opener, rallying in the seventh as Katie Jordan and Katie Louis deliver key hits and bases loaded walk to seize a 3-2 lead. Amy Harre earns her second win of the day, closing out the Braves. Earlier, LIU sparked a 6-0 third inning with six runs, including Jordan's three run homer and Louis' two run blast.
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Bradley
Laura Harms
Salukis
Adie Wiefhaus
Katie Jordan
Harris
Carter
Kelly Creek
Katie Louis
Katie
Kloess
Adie Viefhaus
Lindsey Bonnell
Blaylock
Amy Harre
Braves
Harre
SSU
Renee Mueller
Liu
Jordan
Louis
Firsts Highlight Charlotte West Stadium Debut
Charlotte West Stadium saw multiple firsts as Joanna Pettit of Bradley collected the first hit and first extra base hit, a double. Lindsey Bonnell of SIU scored the first run in the third inning, Jenny Doehring drove in the first RBI, Katie Jordan hit SIU’s first home run in the third, and Amy Harre earned SIU’s first strikeout in the first inning. Blaylock noted the team’s strength in two-out hitting all year.
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Sal Frisella
Greg Andrews
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Callahan
Kowzan
Joanna Pettit
Bradley
Lindsey Bonnell
Siu
Jenny Doehring
Katie Jordan
Amy Harre
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